Kinesitherapeutic apparatus



Jan. 29, 1924.

J. P. THEOFILOS KINESITHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS Filed Nov. 10. 1922 2 Sheets-Sheet l J` P. THEOFILOS KINESITHERAPEUTIC APPARATUS Jan. 29,1924.

Filed Nov. 10 1922 2 Sheets-Sheet` 2 Alamented Jaa 29, 1924.

PATENT oF-Ficrz.

JUHN P. THOFILOS, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

y1:IrmsItrHiraAPEUT1c APPARATUS.

Application. led Nlovember 10, 1922. Serial No. 600,058.

a citizen of the United States of America,

residing at Chicago, in the countyl of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Kinesitherapeutic Apparatus, of which the followin Ais a specification.

his invention relates `to that type of kinesitherapeutic or massage apparatus in which the applicator receives rapid reciprocation'in a rectilinear or'in a circular path, and the present improvement has for its obects v J To provide a structural formation and combination of parts, whereby rapid reciprocations in reverse directions are imparted to twin applicators of the band type, and which in the varied uses of the apparatus can be .changedso that the above mentioned twin bands can be employed as a driving means for imparting a reverse rotary movement to an applicator head.

To provide meansfor maintaining the twin applicator bands in a required spaced relation and against undue separation or too near approach in continued actual use, all as will hereinafter more fully appear.

In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1, is a perspective view illustrating the general arrangement of parts in the preferred form of the invention.

Fig. 2, is a plan view of the same.

Fig. 3, is an enlarged fragmentary plan view of the adjustable tie straps used to prevent yundue separation of the twin applicator bands.

Fig. 4f, is a detail central section of the twin crank head o-f theoperating motor.

Fig. 5, is a detail perspective view of the rigid stay rod employed to hold the twin applicator bands in proper spaced relation.

Figf, is a perspective view of a modified or primary form of the twin applicator bands.

Figs. 7 and 8, are fragmentary views illustrating different surface formations of an applicator band. y

Fig. 9, is a central section on line 9-9, Fig. 10, of a duplex revoluble applicator head adapted for use with the main construction of the invention.

Fig. 10, is a detail side elevation of the same.

Like reference numerals indicate like parts in the several views. i

Referring to the drawings, l, designates an end portion of a rotary motor of any usual and suitable type, the power shaft of whichcarries at one end a crank head 2 having a pairof crank -pins 3 and 4 arranged in diametrically spaced relation as shown in Figs. 1, 2 and 4.

5 designates twin bands of pliable material, attached at one end to the respective crank pins, 3, 4, so.as to receive simultaneous reciprocation therefrom in opposite directions, while at their other ends the bands are united together by return bends or loops 6, which in the primary type of the invention shown in Fig. 6, may be a bend or loop formed in a single band or strip of the re-` preferred form 0f the invention, the eXible loop connection 7 has bearing envagement with the periphery of a pulley 9, the carrying housing 10 of which is attached by a flexible cord 1l and clip 12 to a convenient fixed article' in the operating room.

For various specific uses, the applicator bands 5, may be made of coarse and hard woven fabric as illustrated in Fig. 8, or the surface of each band may be provided with a Vplurality `of transverse ridges 13 as shown in Fig. 6 or with a serpentine ridge 13 as shown in Fig. 7 to afford the particular massage eifect desired.

14.- designates a centrally arranged stay of wire or the like, formed with rebent ends 14 adapted to engage in loops 15 of fabric on the bands 5, to hold the same in properly spacedrelation in actual use.

16 designates one or more supplementary flexible straps connected tothe bands 5 in an adjustable manner, preferably by a button and a series of button holes as shown in Fig. 3, to hold the bands from undue separation in actualv use. In the construction shown the ends of said straps 16 are folded into loops to constitute the loops 1'5 above mentioned.

In the modification shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the band aforesaid is shown as having the form of an open loop, 5', the free ends of which are formed for attachment to the crank pins 3, 4, aforesaid, while the opposite or looped end is adapted for operative engagement in periphera grooves of a duplex rotary applicator head as follows 17 and.18 designate twin heads of a cylindrical and substantially counterpart .construction, connected together by an axially arranged screw shaft 19, so that either head may have a rotary motion independent of the other head, iuorder that one head may be held in the hand of the operator as a .holder upon which the other head is free to rotate for applicator uses. Each head 17 18 is formed with a plurality of peripheral grooves, 17 17 and 18', 18 of different diameters and adapted to receive the loop end of the band 5 and receive different speeds of rotation therefrom. as may be required in the various uses of the appliance.

The heads 17 and 18 are adapted to carry different type of applicators best suited to particular treatments. In Figs. 9 and 10, one. head 17 is shown as carrying a radially adjustable button type of applicator 20, on its end, while in Fig. 9 the head 18 is shown as carrying a concave applicator 21 on its end, with such applicator preferably formed of rubber or like yielding` material.

In practical use of the preferred form of the invention shown in Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive, the pulley l() is attached by its flexible connection 1.1 and clip12 to a fixed object remote from the motor 1, such for instance as the back portion of a barber-s chair, and with the person receiving treatment located between said pulley7 and motor. As so arranged rotation of the power shaft of the motor, will through the opposed cranks 3 and 4 impart rapid and simultaneous reciprocating movements to the twin bands 5 in opposite directions, and with such twin bands in contact with the surface of the person undergoing treatment, a very effective massage effect is attained.

In the use of the twin bands or portions 1'. unprovided with the pulley 10 and its connections 11 and 12, above described, and as illustrated in Fig. 6, the portion of the person undergoing treatment will form the hearing around which such bands or portions 5 has the described reciprocating movement to attain the requiredA massage effect.

In use with applicators 1T and 18, shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the twin bands or portions 5. as a whole or unit, are adapted to engage and impart reciprocating rotary motion to l adapted for fixed inercia either one or the other of the applicator heads 17 or 18, with which it may be in driving connection, and with the ap licator not in engagement used as a ho ding handle by the operator.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:-

1. In a kinesitherapeutic apparatus, the combination of a rotary crank head attachment to the end of the power shaft of a rotary motor and carrying a pair of crank ins in diametrically opposed relation at t e end o posite to that formed for attachment to t e power shaft, a flexible band having a loop shape the ends of which are operativel connected to said crank pins, and app icator means associated with said band.

2. In a kinesitherapeutic apparatus, the

.combination of a rotary crankhead carrying a pair'o crank pins in diametrically opposed relation, a flexible applicator band having a loop shape the ends of which are operatively connected to said crank pins, and a pulley connected to the looped end of the applicator band and provided with anchoring means.

3. In a kinesitherapeutic apparatus, the combination of a rotary crank head carrying a pair of crank pins in diametrically o posed relation, a pair of applicator bands each connected at one end to the respective crank pins, resilient members connected to the other ends of said bands. a flexible loop member connected to the ends of said resilient members, and a pulley connected to said flexible loop member and provided with anchoring means.

4. I n a kinesitherapeutic apparatus, the combination of a rotary crank head carrying a pair of crank pins in diametrically opposed relation, a pair of applicator bands each connected at one end to the respective crank pins, resilient members connected to the other ends of said bands, a flexible loop member connected to the ends of said resilient menibers, and a pulley connected to said flexible loop member and provided with anchoring means, the same comprising a flexible connection and attaching clip.

5. In a kinesitherapeutic apparatus, the combination of a rotary crank head carrying a pair of crank pins in diametrically opposed relation, a pair of applicator bands each connected at one end to the respective crank pins, resilient members connected to the other ends of said bands, a flexible loop member connected to the ends of said resilient members, a pulley connected to said flexible loop member and provided with anchoring means, and a transverse stay member attached to the applicator bands to maintain the same in separated relation.

6. In a kinesitherapeutic apparatus, the

i combination of a rotary crank head carrying a pair of crank pins indiametrically opposed.

loop member and provided with anchoring means, and transverse flexible tie straps ad- 1o justably attached to the applicator bands to maintain the same against undue separation.

Signed at Chicago, Illinois, this 1st day of November, 1922.

" JOHN r. THEoEILos. 

